Ghostwire: Tokyo, the most underrated open-world FPS from last year, is free for a limited time via Amazon Prime.
Project Mugen's Lead Producer Reveals the Games and Films Inspiring this Open World Action RPG
27.09.2023 - 06:05 / ign.com
After Project Mugen's announcement trailer hit last month at Gamescom, many were quick to draw parallels between the high-flying movements of its main characters and that of Marvel's Spider-Man. However, when I made the comparison to Project Mugen lead producer Ash Qi at Tokyo Game Show last week, he revealed that the inspiration actually came from another source.
"When I was maybe 10 or 12, I played Prototype and Prototype 2," explaned Qi, referring to the 2009 and 2012 open world games developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Activision. "Those are the games that inspired me to make Project Mugen. [Prototype] reminded me of the Venom character from Spider-Man, and it was so cool. And I loved the city."
Prototype and GTA were apparently big inspirations for the design of Project Mugen, but self-described "crazy movie fan" Qi and his team are also taking cues from plenty of action and sci-fi films in the design of their stylish-looking free to play adventure. My full interview with Qi from Tokyo Game Show can be found below.
IGN: How has the response been to the first two Project Mugen trailers?
Ash Qi: Well actually, the response has been surprisingly good. Yeah, in particular from overseas gamers. So this makes us very excited. It feels like a dream come true, and it makes us want to make this game better.
IGN: The trailers give the overall impression that Project Mugen might just be Genshin Impact but in an urban setting. How does Project Mugen differentiate itself from Genshin Impact?
Ash Qi: The reason why fans may feel us and Genshin look similar is because we all belong to the so-called nijigen culture. So it looks like animation and comics. It's like the players are immersed in an animation and comics world. So that may be the reason why we look alike.
However, the most important thing is that the storytelling, the setting of our urban open world, and the characters, are all very, very different from Genshin.
IGN: Speaking of the storytelling, what can you tell me about the narrative of Project Mugen?
Ash Qi: Not only are we under the influence of comics and animation, but also movies like Men in Black, The Matrix, and Minority Report. Our setting is that this is a world where human beings coexist with Chaos [monsters], with chaotic elements, and the gamers serve as an investigator. The task is to explore the cities to investigate various Chaos [monsters] and to control the dangerous elements. And during this process, the gamer will encounter partners, other characters, and he or she will also get involved in a lot of events. And in these events, he will also encounter some identity crisis.
So through all of these adventures, finally, the gamer will find out about the truth of the
The website gametalkz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Authors
Popular Topics
pcgamer.com
06.10.2023 / 16:07
Upcoming indie RPG says forget about looting treasure chests—now you are one
RPG fans have been eating good this year. Even setting aside monster releases like Baldur's Gate 3, Starfield, and the second coming of Johnny Silverhand, there are tons of great games on Steam vying for our leftover attention. But only one of them lets you play as a treasure chest.
pcgamesn.com
04.10.2023 / 10:55
Project Mugen has multiplayer, but with a twist
Wondering if Project Mugen will have multiplayer or co-op? Speaking exclusively to PCGamesN at Tokyo Game Show 2023, Naked Rain’s lead producer for Project Mugen, Ash Qi, reveals that there will, indeed, be multiplayer, but it’s got a little bit of a twist to it.
pushsquare.com
03.10.2023 / 00:37
My Favourite Game at Tokyo Game Show Wasn't Actually on PS5, PS4 | Push Square
Regular readers will know, perhaps rather unusually, I love trains. I’ve been covering Train Sim World in intimate detail for years now, much to developer Dovetail’s pleasure. (I will get around to reviewing Train Sim World 4 by the way, it’s just the schedule’s been brutal for me this past month. Also, maybe the studio would like to slow down just a touch with the sequels and expansions so I can catch up?)
pushsquare.com
28.09.2023 / 00:05
HoYoverse's Action RPG Zenless Zone Zero Confirmed for Consoles | Push Square
The team behind super-popular games Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail are working on a third game that's sure to go nuclear as well — Zenless Zone Zero. This action RPG has previously only been confirmed for PC and mobile platforms, but with the above broadcast from Tokyo Game Show, it's now also been announced for consoles.
gamesradar.com
27.09.2023 / 18:37
The father of Final Fantasy requested this very silly costume for FF14, and now the MMO is finally making it real
Final Fantasy 14 is getting a kappa suit at the behest of series father Hironobu Sakaguchi, and while he's thrilled about the addition to one of the best MMORPGs around, he's still taken to Photoshop to make it just a little bit cuter.
blog.playstation.com
26.09.2023 / 18:23
Dragon’s Dogma 2 – hands-on report with Capcom’s upcoming PS5 action-RPG
The original Dragon’s Dogma, released in 2012, gained popularity as a one-of-a-kind, open-world action RPG. It delivered a polished combat experience and the freedom to explore a truly immersive, classic fantasy world. Its Pawn system – support NPCs that’d join adventurers on their quests – meant you never ventured forth alone. Its RE Engine-powered PS5 sequel, due out next year, follows in those footsteps.
tech.hindustantimes.com
26.09.2023 / 16:13
China win historic eSports Asian Games gold as Haughey makes statement
Hosts China won the first eSports gold medal in the 72-year history of the Asian Games on Tuesday as Hong Kong swimmer Siobhan Haughey issued another warning for next year's Paris Olympics. Gaming is making its debut as a medal event in Hangzhou in what is seen as a major step towards Olympic status one day.
tech.hindustantimes.com
26.09.2023 / 12:19
Thailand win maiden Games eSports medal as Japan get one over China
Thailand made a piece of Asian Games history when they won the first medal ever in eSports as China's gold rush momentarily came off the tracks in cycling on Tuesday.
mmorpg.com
25.09.2023 / 17:27
Final Fantasy XIV's Packed 'Growing Light' Update Gets New Trailer, Naoki Yoshida Teases 6.51 and 6.55
“Growing Light”, Final Fantasy XIV ’s next big update, is right around the corner. Releasing on October 3rd, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida previewed the patch in a special Letter from the Producer broadcast from Tokyo Game Show.
pcgamesn.com
24.09.2023 / 17:23
FFXIV 6.5 release date and everything in the Growing Light update
We now have a FFXIV 6.5 release date and a look at everything we can expect from the Growing Light update, courtesy of the latest letter from the producer. FFXIV Live Letter 79 just took place at the Tokyo Game Show, and as always game director Naoki Yoshida and community producer Toshio Murouchi held their light-hearted, laid-back look at everything coming in the next big Final Fantasy 14 patch. We’ve got all the details below, including a promise of math with Thaliak, a glimpse at the Zeromus fight, Stormblood joining the free trial, and the much-touted FFXIV KFC collab.
gamingbolt.com
24.09.2023 / 07:59
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Gameplay Showcases Queen’s Blood, Piano Mini-Game and The Grasslands
Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has received new gameplay and details thanks to various hands-on impressions over the past few days. However, the development team hosted a stage event at Tokyo Game Show 2023 to show off even more, from The Grasslands and its mini-games to more combat. You can also check out more gameplay courtesy of Famitsu below.